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How to choose a good painter in Bentley South
Bentley South has plenty of well-reviewed painters to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most painters here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical painter has 6 reviews. Of the 321 rated painters within 15 km of Bentley South, 61 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.83
- typical reviews
- 6
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
77% of painters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 6 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| East Victoria Park327 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.84 | 327 | 7 |
| Bentley South321 rated painters6 typical reviews | 4.83 | 321 | 6 |
| Wilson318 rated painters6 typical reviews | 4.83 | 318 | 6 |
| Karawara325 rated painters6 typical reviews | 4.82 | 325 | 6 |
| Waterford317 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.82 | 317 | 7 |
| St James317 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.82 | 317 | 7 |
What painting costs
Across Australia, painting typically runs $1,429 – $2,866 for interior painting, and $5,297 – $9,818 for exterior painting.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Bentley South. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a painter.
Seasonal Rainfall
Bentley South gets moderate rainfall, so timing matters for exterior painting work. Targeting the drier months gives the best run of uninterrupted days.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Bentley South has genuinely hot summers — heat affects how exterior materials cure and set. Scheduling exterior painting work for the cooler months often gives a better result. When summer work is unavoidable, your tradie will work around the temperature — application early, prep and shade-side work during the hottest part of the day.
Rental-Heavy Area
A large share of Bentley South properties are rentals. If you're a tenant, check whether your lease requires landlord approval before painting work. For end-of-lease services, book early — demand can be high.
What's in a good Painting quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each painter's quote covers before you choose.
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- 01Surface prep
Filling, sanding, priming and washing, where the quality lives.
- 02Paint brand and coats
The exact product, and how many coats. Standard is two.
- 03Room-by-room scope
Walls, ceilings, skirting, doors and windows, all named.
- 04Exclusions
What's not included, like powder-coated windows or plaster repairs.
- 05Insurance and licence
Public liability and the painter's licence or ABN.
- 06GST-inclusive total
One figure with GST, as Australian Consumer Law requires.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Do painters need a licence in WA?
Painters need a licence in WA for jobs $1,000 or more.
A painter needs registration only in the main populated areas of the state.
- Licence
- Painting contractor registration
- Regulator
- Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety)
Sources: wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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